Features
Inching Towards Bitcoin Derivatives
As the bitcoin economy matures, derivatives exchanges will emerge to satisfy commercial hedgers.
The Five Biggest Threats Facing Bitcoin
CoinDesk looks at the biggest hurdles bitcoin needs to overcome before it can hit the mainstream.
Bitcoin and Regulation: Lessons from the Early Days of Skype
Skype fought regulation at every turn, says former COO Michael Jackson, and bitcoin should do the same.
What Dogecoin Must Do to Survive
Tim Swanson analyses the dogecoin mining system and evaluates what the digital currency needs for its economy to thrive.
On the Origins of Money: Darwin and the Evolution of Cryptocurrency
Ryan Walker joins the dots between Darwin's theory of evolution, fiat money and the rise of cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Society CEO: Why Digital Currency is a Tool for Global Good
Matthew Kenahan tells CoinDesk about the charitable side of bitcoin and its need for a more positive image.
Can Bitcoin Help Predict the Future?
Prediction markets attempt use 'crowd wisdom' to predict the future and some are now factoring bitcoin into their models.
Bitcoin Holds Big Promise for Charity but Hasn't Delivered Many Big Gifts
Interest in fundraising in bitcoin is growing among charities, but the donations are slow to come in.
Renewed Optimism as Bitcoin Price Nears $500
The price of bitcoin saw renewed upward movement on 20th May following weeks of declines and plateaus.
Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Political Contributions and Troublesome Banks
Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.
